A device for collecting oriental clams

Abstract

The utility model discloses an oriental spondylus collection device, including central shaft, stripper, lift tray and attachment zone, the stripper is equipped with the end of central shaft, a plurality of chuck recesses are arranged on the central shaft equally, one lift tray is arranged at each chuck recess, one end of attachment zone is fixed end, the fixed end is fixed on the bottom outer wall of central shaft, the other end of attachment zone is free end, and the free end extends to chuck recess through stripper along the outer wall of central shaft, and one part of free end is located between chuck recess and lift tray, and another part covers the disc body surface of lift tray. The oriental spondylus collection device provided by the utility model realizes the standardization of the collection equipment, greatly improves the collection efficiency and reduces the labor cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of marine aquaculture, and in particular to a collection device for the Oriental seamstress clam. Background Technology

[0002] The Oriental seamstraw clam (Syngonium orientalis) belongs to the genus Syngonium in the family Syngonidae of the order Mandibulales in the phylum Bivalvia. In aquaculture, it is a type of attached fouling organism, often attaching to the surface of farmed species and facilities such as scallops and scallop cages, thus affecting the quality of life and yield of farmed scallops and oysters. However, the Oriental seamstraw clam is characterized by its small size, fragile shell, high calcium content, and high-quality protein in its muscle tissue, and in recent years has been found to be a high-quality feed for larval shrimp and crab farming. Currently, the main method of collecting Oriental seamstraw clams is to randomly drop old aquaculture nets into natural sea areas. However, this method suffers from poor standardization and mechanization. After collecting the clams, a large amount of manpower is required to remove the nets, and the inconsistent shape of the old nets and the small size of the clams make them difficult to separate. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the aforementioned problems in the existing technology by providing a collection device for the Oriental seamstress clam.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A collection device for *Clamus orientalis* includes a central shaft, a peeler, a lifting disc, and an attachment band. The peeler is sleeved on the end of the central shaft. Multiple chuck grooves are equidistantly arranged on the central shaft, and a lifting disc is located at each chuck groove. One end of the attachment band is a fixed end, fixed to the bottom outer wall of the central shaft. The other end of the attachment band is a free end, extending along the outer wall of the central shaft through the peeler to the chuck groove. A portion of the free end is located between the chuck groove and the lifting disc, and the other portion covers the surface of the lifting disc.

[0005] Furthermore, the lifting disc includes a left half disc and a right half disc, which engage to nest the lifting disc in the chuck groove.

[0006] Furthermore, both the left and right halves of the disc include a disc body and a base, and the base has a mortise and tenon structure to achieve the snap-fit ​​connection between the left and right halves of the disc.

[0007] Furthermore, the base is also provided with a binding groove for cable ties to further secure the left and right half discs.

[0008] Furthermore, a fixing hole is provided on the bottom outer wall of the central shaft, and the fixing end of the attachment strip is fixed in the fixing hole by a pin.

[0009] Furthermore, after the free end of the attachment strip covers the surface of the support disc, it extends further downward along the circumference of the disc, spreading out in an umbrella shape.

[0010] Furthermore, the peeler includes a sleeve and a peeling skirt, the sleeve being nested on the central shaft, and the peeling skirt being used to collect Oriental creek clams.

[0011] Furthermore, both ends of the sleeve are provided with peeling skirts.

[0012] The advantages of this utility model are: the collection device for Oriental seamstress provided by this utility model realizes the standardization of collection equipment, greatly improves collection efficiency, and reduces labor costs. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the collection device for Oriental seamstress clam according to this utility model.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the central shaft and peeler of the collection device for Oriental seamstress clam.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the central shaft and support plate of the collection device for *Clams orientalis*.

[0016] Meaning of the reference numerals in the diagram: 1-Central shaft; 2-Stripper; 21-Sleeve; 22-Stripping skirt; 3-Lifting disc; 31-Left half disc; 32-Right half disc; 33-Disc body; 34-Base; 4-Attachment belt; 5-Chuck groove; 6-Fixing hole. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0018] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0019] Combination Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this utility model discloses a collection device for *Clamus orientalis*, including a central shaft 1, a peeler 2, a lifting disc 3, and an attachment belt 4. The peeler 2 is sleeved at the end of the central shaft 1, and the inner diameter of the peeler 3 is slightly larger than that of the central shaft 1. The central shaft 1 is 2.5m to 3m long and 8cm to 10cm in diameter, with multiple chuck grooves 5 evenly spaced on it at intervals of 15cm to 20cm. The chuck grooves 5 are 5cm to 10cm long and approximately 6cm in diameter. The central shaft 1 is made of plastic, and the central shaft 1 and the chuck grooves 5 are integrally formed. Each chuck groove 5 is provided with a lifting disc 3, which is also made of plastic, making the device lightweight. The attachment belt 4 is made of 50-mesh nylon mesh and is generally long and narrow. One end of the attachment strip 4 is a fixed end, which is fixed to the bottom outer wall of the central shaft 1. The other end of the attachment strip 4 is a free end, which extends along the outer wall of the central shaft 1 through the peeler 2 to the chuck groove 5. A portion of the free end is located between the chuck groove 5 and the lifting plate 3, and the other portion covers the plate surface of the lifting plate 3.

[0020] In one embodiment, the lifting plate 3 includes a left half plate 31 and a right half plate 32, which are engaged to nest the lifting plate 3 within the clamping groove 5. Each of the left half plate 31 and the right half plate 32 includes a plate body 33 and a base 34, with the base 34 employing a mortise and tenon structure to achieve the engagement of the left half plate 31 and the right half plate 32. Designing the lifting plate 3 into two parts, with a mortise and tenon structure in the base 34, allows for quick installation and removal of the lifting plate 3, thereby enabling rapid binding and loosening of the attachment strap 4, saving time and costs. In a preferred embodiment, to further secure the lifting plate 3 and prevent it from falling off, a binding groove can also be provided on the base 34 for cable ties to further secure the left half plate 31 and the right half plate 32.

[0021] In one embodiment, a fixing hole 6 is provided on the bottom outer wall of the central shaft 1, and the fixing end of the attachment strip 4 is fixed in the fixing hole 6 by a pin. The pin is used to fix the fixing end of the attachment strip 4 on the one hand, and to prevent the peeler 2 from falling off the central shaft on the other hand.

[0022] In one embodiment, the free end of the attachment band 4 covers the surface of the support plate 3 and then extends further downwards along the circumference of the plate, spreading out in an umbrella shape. The plate 33 is used to horizontally support the attachment band 4. In traditional methods, the outer surface of the net cage is used to collect Oriental seamstress clam, but the surface area on the outer surface of the net cage where Oriental seamstress clam can attach is very limited. The plate 33 of this invention allows the attachment band 4 to fully extend in the horizontal direction, increasing the surface area for Oriental seamstress clam attachment. Furthermore, the attachment band 4 spreads out in an umbrella shape on the support plate, which greatly increases the area available for Oriental seamstress clam attachment and significantly increases the collection yield of Oriental seamstress clam.

[0023] In one embodiment, the peeler 2 includes a sleeve 21 and a peeling skirt 22. The sleeve 21 is nested on the central shaft 1, and the peeling skirt 22 is used to collect Oriental clams. In a preferred embodiment, the sleeve 21 has peeling skirts 22 at both ends. This ensures that the attachment band 4 is cleanly collected by the peeling skirts 22 during the collection of Oriental clams.

[0024] The method of using the collection device for Oriental seamstress clam of this invention is as follows: In late May each year, when the water temperature is around 10℃, the collection device for *Clamus orientalis* is deployed at a depth of 5-10 meters. Before deployment, the device is assembled: first, the fixed end of the attachment tape 4 is passed through the peeler 2, and then a pin is inserted into the fixing hole 6 at the bottom of the central shaft 1 to secure it to the central shaft 1. Then, the free end of the attachment tape 4 is stretched to the chuck groove 5, and wrapped around the left half 31 and right half 32 of the lifting disc 3. The left half 31 and right half 32 are then secured in the chuck groove 5, and further secured with cable ties through the binding groove. After securing one lifting disc, the attachment tape 4 is further stretched to the next chuck groove 5 on the central shaft 1, and the above operation is repeated. During deployment, multiple central shafts can be connected together with ropes. When wrapping the free end of the attachment tape 4, the purpose is to fix part of the free end in the chuck groove 5 and cover the lifting disc body for attaching *Clamus orientalis*; the wrapping method is not limited. For example, the free end of the attachment band 4 can be arranged in an "N" shape along the circumference of the chuck groove 5 and the lifting plate 4. Part of the "N" is consistent with the length of the chuck groove, and the other part extends from the lifting plate 3, or even hangs down from the lifting plate 3 in an umbrella shape.

[0025] After the collection device for *Sinonovacula orientalis* is deployed to the natural marine area where *Sinonovacula orientalis* grows in late May, it takes 3-4 months for collection. By August or September of the same year, the attachment strip 4 will be covered with *Sinonovacula orientalis*. At this time, the collection device (2.5-3m in length) is lifted from the sea by a winch on the ship and neatly arranged on the deck before being transported to the land-based production base for the removal of *Sinonovacula orientalis*. Before removal, the straps at the bottom of the lifting plate 3 are untied, and the lifting plate 3 is removed from the central shaft 1. At this time, the attachment strip 4 is in a loose state. Then, the pin is pulled out, separating the fixed end of the attachment strip 4 from the central shaft 1. The fixed end of the attachment strip 4 is pulled by mechanical power, and the fixed end of the attachment strip 4, along with the free end, is squeezed out between the peeler 2 and the central shaft 1. The *Sinonovacula orientalis* attached to the attachment strip 4 are left by the peeling skirt 22 of the peeler 2, thus completing the collection of *Sinonovacula orientalis*.

[0026] This utility model of the Oriental seamstress clam collection device greatly saves labor costs, collects very cleanly, reduces collection costs, and realizes the transformation of Oriental seamstress clam waste into treasure and standardized collection and utilization.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0028] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0029] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that the above embodiments do not limit this utility model in any way, and all technical solutions obtained by equivalent substitution or equivalent transformation fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A collection device for *Clamus orientalis*, characterized in that, The device includes a central shaft, a peeler, a lifting disc, and an attachment band. The peeler is sleeved on the end of the central shaft. The central shaft has multiple chuck grooves evenly spaced, and each chuck groove has a lifting disc. One end of the attachment band is a fixed end, which is fixed to the bottom outer wall of the central shaft. The other end of the attachment band is a free end, which extends along the outer wall of the central shaft through the peeler to the chuck groove. A portion of the free end is located between the chuck groove and the lifting disc, and the other portion covers the surface of the lifting disc.

2. The collection device for *Clamus orientalis* according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting plate includes a left half plate and a right half plate, which are engaged to nest the lifting plate in the chuck groove.

3. The collection device for *Clamus orientalis* according to claim 2, characterized in that, Both the left and right halves of the disc include a disc body and a base, and the base has a mortise and tenon structure to achieve the snap-fit ​​connection between the left and right halves of the disc.

4. The collection device for *Clamus orientalis* according to claim 3, characterized in that, The base is also provided with a binding groove for cable ties to further secure the left and right half discs.

5. The collection device for *Clamus orientalis* according to claim 1, characterized in that, A fixing hole is provided on the bottom outer wall of the central shaft, and the fixing end of the attachment strip is fixed in the fixing hole by a pin.

6. The collection device for *Clamus orientalis* according to claim 1, characterized in that, After the free end of the attachment band covers the surface of the support plate, it extends further down along the circumference of the plate, spreading out in an umbrella shape.

7. The collection device for *Clamus orientalis* according to claim 1, characterized in that, The peeler includes a sleeve and a peeling skirt, the sleeve being nested on the central shaft, and the peeling skirt being used to collect Oriental creek clams.

8. A collection device for *Clamus orientalis* according to claim 7, characterized in that, Both ends of the sleeve are provided with peeling skirts.

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